[pressgang] The Big Finish - time to say goodbye

[Calum Benson]

Just wanted to echo everyone's appreciation; running a mail server was a thankless task 29 years ago, and it's a hundred times less fun these days.

I assume <mofferator at yahoo.com <mailto:mofferator at yahoo.com>> is not one of the remaining subscribers, and won't be sending us a farewell message…

Cheers,
Calum.

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> On 8 Jul 2025, at 14:35, Matt Saunders <matts at yoyo.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> After quite a period of reflection, I've decided that it's time to close
> down this list. Unfortunately in this day and age it's almost impossible
> to reliably deliver community email to a large number of people given
> the way that the Internet and people's habits have changed. We're also
> down to a very small number of active subscribers so I think the time
> has come.
> 
> So, after nearly 29 years of running this list it's time for the final
> paste-up, turn off the lights, and exit the building. I've so enjoyed
> reading and participating in the discussions over the years, and am glad
> to have built online friendships over that time. I'm also heartened that
> people have met via the list, married and now have incredible kids,
> which makes me feel like "pops", "the old man" (bonus points if you can
> name the episode from this quote).
> 
> I'll shut down the list on 1st August 2025. Thank you to everyone past
> and present still who has been a part of it, particularly to Kevin who
> has been diligently giving us daily quotes for the majority of the life
> of the list.
> 
> Our passion for Press Gang of course lives on, and I'd encourage you to
> join the Reddit group that Andy Luke has set up. There's not much there
> yet but maybe we can change that. Andy is also producing YouTube content
> about Press Gang which is well worth a watch. Please do tell us about
> any other communities you know about too.
> 
> Links:
> https://www.reddit.com/r/PressGang/ 
> https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewLuke/videos
> 
> So, that's it. No crocodiles, no electrical fires, no 6th season or a
> movie. Please feel free to wax lyrical, say goodbye, or say that you're
> late for your dance class. Best wishes to everyone for the future.
> 
> You can find me on Instagram (cm6051), BlueSky (matts.net) and of course
> good old email at matts at yoyo.org if you want to stay in touch with me
> for whatever reason!
> 
> 
> Matt.
> -- 
>  Matt Saunders 
>  07506 857125
> 
> 
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